Sustainably Explained

Why does climate action need to happen so fast? What does 1.5 degrees mean? And can't technology save us after all?
In our climate and sustainability format, you will find answers to these and other questions, explained in simple language. You will also learn interesting facts about environmental issues and its connection to Language, Culture and Germany.
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Knowledge about the climate crisis
 Climate Knowledge - in a Nutshell

What is man-made climate change and why is a temperature rise of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius so dangerous? An overview.
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Tipping Points
 Why is Time Running Out?

What do tipping points have to do with the climate crisis? And how does this relate to the Paris Climate Agreement? On climate targets and time pressure.

Lena Maurer

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The difference between weather and climate
 Where is the Summer?

Global warming makes it warmer, right? On the difference between weather and climate, and why it rains so much due to climate change.

Lena Maurer

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Climate and Culture
 Climate Change = Cultural Change?

Climate change is more than an environmental issue - it is changing our culture. Even if we do nothing about the climate crisis.

Lena Maurer